Noted Gujarati writer Labshankar Thakar passes away Noted Gujarati writer Labshankar Thakar passes away

A renowned Gujarati author Labhshankar Thakar(80) passed away. He was a modernist poet, playwright and story writer who was particularly influenced by bizarre theatre.

About Labhshankar:

• Mainly wrote in Gujarati language
• Poetries: Vahi Jati Pachhal Ramya Ghosha, Manasni Vaat, Mara Namne Darwaje , Pravahan, Kalagranthi
• Play: Asatyakumar Ekagrani Dharpakad.
• Novels: Akasmat and Kon?
• Biographical piece on his mother’s life entitled Maari Ba

Awards                                                                                                                          

• Sahitya Akademi award(1991) for Tolan Aawaz Ghunghat.
• Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar(2002) by Gujarati Sahitya Akademi
• Ranjitram Gold Medal(1980)-Highest literary award in Gujarati literature.